About Zigrasite
A rare hydrated phosphate. It's associated with clarity and emotional balance.
Primary Hues
Colorless, White, forms small prismatic crystals
Geological & Scientific Details
Zigrasite is classified as a phosphate minerals mineral which typically crystallizes in the triclinic system. Its chemical formula is MgZr(PO4)2(H2O)4. Common crystal habits include subhedral blocky.
Key Geological Properties:
- Mineral Category: Phosphate minerals
- Chemical Formula: MgZr(PO4)2(H2O)4
- IMA Symbol: Zig[1]
- Crystal System: Triclinic
- Predominant Geological Color: Off-white to pale yellow or light tan
- Crystal Habit: Subhedral blocky
- Cleavage: Imperfect cleavage in two directions, parallel to (010) and (001)
- Luster: Vitreous
- Streak: white
- Diaphaneity: Opaque
Associated Minerals
- Hopeite
- Spencerite
- Tarbuttite
- Scholzite